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Making blood components
Milk
Eligibility
See if you’re able to donate breast milk.
Information for parents
Learn what it means to be prescribed donated breast milk for your newborn.
Safety
Discover all the ways we look at safety when it comes to donating breast milk.
Milk research
There's a lot more to milk donation than you may expect — and we're always learning more.
Your donation guide
Donating breast milk is really unique. Learn how it works with our donation guide.
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Our research
Meet our researchers
We're driven by curiosity to research the journey of blood, milk and beyond.
Our program
There's more to blood donation than you might expect — and we research every part of it.
Our strategy
See how trials, studies and ideas all take careful planning to bring to life.
Our training
See how we collaborate with other organisations and train upcoming blood researchers.
Latest research news
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Patients
Reasons for transfusion
See the reasons why you might need a transfusion, including anaemia.
Receiving a transfusion
Know what to expect and what to ask before you get your transfusion.
Types of transfusion
See how red cells, platelets and plasma treat different conditions.
Avoid a transfusion
Sometimes, avoiding a transfusion is the best way forward. Find out why.
Blood for transfusion
See how blood passes through our processing centres and labs, to you.
Further resources
Check out these handy resources for more about transfusion and safety.
Matching blood groups
Iron deficiency
While iron deficiency can be treated with supplements, on rare occasions a transfusion may be required.
Anaemia
When anaemia gets severe, a transfusion of red cells may help your low red blood cell count and haemoglobin.
Serum eyedrops (SED)
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Including red cells, platelets, plasma and more.
Testing
Lifeblood has strict guidelines and standard operating procedures for tests.
Clinical practice
For safe, appropriate and effective clinical transfusion practice.
Inventory management
Activities associated with ordering, storing, handling and issuing of blood products.
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Education events and resources to support safe transfusion practice for health professionals.
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Medical Services provides 24hr coverage and access to specialist advice for health professionals.
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Geelong Donor Centre
Address
237-243 Ryrie St, Geelong Victoria 3220
237-243 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220
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Open hours
Monday - Friday 7.30 am - 7.30 pm
Saturday to Sunday 8 am- 3.30 pm
Public Holiday Hours
Open 8 am - 3.30 pm on Public Holidays unless otherwise stated
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Getting here
Address
237-243 Ryrie St, Geelong Victoria 3220
237-243 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220
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-38.1500742, 144.3637202
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Ramp access.
Nearest donor centres
Torquay Bunnings Mobile Donor Centre
1 Beacon Boulevard, Torquay Victoria 3228
1 Beacon Boulevard, Torquay VIC 3228
Open:
Monday 10 February to Friday 14 February 2025
Mon 10 Feb to Fri 14 Feb 2025
18.04km away
Blood only
Centre details
Next available dates
Mon 10 Feb
Tue 11 Feb
Wed 12 Feb
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Werribee Donor Centre
7 Bridge St, Werribee Victoria 3030
7 Bridge St, Werribee VIC 3030
37.81km away
Blood and Plasma
Centre details
Next available dates
Thu 07 Nov
Fri 08 Nov
Sat 09 Nov
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Rosebud Mobile Donor Centre
Bunnings Warehouse, 282 Boneo Rd, Rosebud West Victoria 3940
Bunnings Warehouse, 282 Boneo Rd, Rosebud West VIC 3940
Open:
Tuesday 14 January to Friday 24 January 2025
Tue 14 Jan to Fri 24 Jan 2025
52.69km away
Blood only
Centre details
Next available dates
Wed 15 Jan
Thu 16 Jan
Fri 17 Jan
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